Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria, Merab Dvalishvili, and the rest of UFC 298 | Cageside

On this episode, Eric and John break down UFC 298. Will Alexander Volkanovski reign supreme, or will the skillset and confidence of Topuria make the difference? The No. 1 contender spot is on the line as Merab Dvalishvili takes on “Triple C,” Henry Cejudo, who has multiple paths to victory – but will cardio be the difference? All this and more …
Timecodes
0:00 – Diving right into an incredibly deep UFC 298
1:55 – Danny Barlow makes his UFC debut
4:46 – Looking at UFC’s pay-per-view lineup
9:07 – Recapping Jack Hermansson’s win over Joe Pyfer
12:28 – Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria a pick’ em matchup
20:18 – Topuria’s uncanny confidence a real factor
29:52 – Volkanovksi’s championship mindset undeniable
35:16 – Breaking down Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo
41:23 – Making the case for “Triple C”
48:23 – Dvalishvili a deserving favorite?
56:26 – What to expect with Geoff Neal vs. Ian Machado Garry
58:30 – Renato Moicano, CFFC 129, and an important birthday